3D Wood Christmas Trees

Three 3D wood Christmas tree lanterns sitting on and next to a small white console table.

I opened the flood gates and am now getting excited for all things Christmas decor!!! And ever since I made these 3D pumpkins & gourds last year, I knew I needed to make a Christmas tree version as well. So I partnered with Inventables again to recreate the popular 3D pumpkins into amazing 3D wood … Read more

Double Sided Wood Sign for Fall & Christmas

Two pictures of the DIY double sided wood sign: one of the orange and cream Hayrides sign and one of the white, black, green and red Christmas tree farm sign.

Get a fall and Christmas sign in one with this DIY double sided wood sign. What’s better than a beautiful seasonal wood sign??? How about 2 decorative wood signs in 1!!! One of the things I struggle with the most is finding enough storage for all my seasonal decor. And fall and Christmas are the … Read more

Modern Rolling Kitchen Cart Build Plans

Modern kitchen cart on wheels with a drop down leaf for more counter space when you need it.

Add more storage and counter space to your kitchen with this beautiful DIY rolling kitchen cart. The weather is cooling off and that means baking season!!!! It’ my favorite season of the year. But in our new house, I didn’t have the perfect place to store my stand mixer. So I partnered with Kreg Tools … Read more

How to Build & Seal Wood Countertops

White cabinets around the stove with solid wood countertops sealed with a matte finish on them.

Add warmth and beauty to your kitchen with DIY wood countertops. Countertops are one of the most expensive things you can put in your kitchen. They can even be more expensive than the cabinets. Popular hard surface countertop options like quarts and granite can easily cost $5000+ for a kitchen with lots of counter space … Read more

21 Amazing DIY Fire Pit Ideas That Are Easy To Build

DIY FIRE PIT IDEAS

Get inspired by these DIY fire pit ideas to add a focal point to your outdoor space. Our very first project on our new property was a DIY fire pit. I had dreams of us sitting around a fire at night while the kids played in the yard. And we can’t forget enjoying S’mores! That’s a … Read more

Rolling Bench Top Router Table Build Plans

Angled shot of the DIY bench top router table made from plywood with a blue framed bench top router on it showing the side with the router bits storage.

Organize your router and accessories with this bench top router table. Moving means not only re-organizing your home, but also your workshop. Now that the shop is getting built, I am ready to unpack all the tools and be more productive! One of my tool tables (a quickly built, scrap wood router cart) became very … Read more

15 of the Best DIY Outdoor Games You can Easily Make

Set of 6 rainbow colored DIY yard dice made from 4x4s and craft paint.

You can easily make these DIY Outdoor Games to enjoy with friends and family.  Summertime is all about enjoying the outdoors and spending time with friends and family. We love to play outdoor games, especially at a family cook-out or barbecue. So make the most of your weekend outside and play some games too! We … Read more

Hanging Air Plant Holder DIY

Wood air plant holders hanging with macrame cord holding different types of air plants.

You are going to fall in love with these wood and macrame hanging air plant holders! I use to not be able to keep any house plants alive, but a couple years ago I ended up impulse buying a couple tiny air plants from Target. I made them these cute house shaped air plant holders … Read more

Simple Upholstered Storage Bench Build Plans

DIY storage bench with upholstered top and large storage compartment in front of a window.

You’ll love the extra storage this DIY storage bench give any room in your home! One of the biggest challenges we have in our new home is lack of storage. There is no closet by the front door to help corral shoes and more. So we are working on creating lots of storage solutions! I … Read more

DIY Kitchen Remodel Plan

Top down view of the floor layout of the budget kitchen remodel.

See our complete plan for a budget DIY kitchen remodel with tips to save money. We have moved into our new home and the first big project is a new kitchen! I cannot wait to share our DIY kitchen remodel with you including how we are doing this one even cheaper than the last (and … Read more

Modular Entryway Organizer from Plywood

Entryway organizer made from plywood hanging on the wall next to a door.

Need storage? You’ll love this beautiful modular entry organizer. As much as I wished the small entry closet in our last home was bigger, I desperately miss it now. Our new house has no closet at all! So I partnered with Inventables to use my X-Carve CNC machine to make the perfect modular entryway organizer. … Read more

DIY Fire Pit with Wood Benches

Overlooking the lake with a fire pit made from cinderblocks and wood close to the shore in the landscape.

The fire pit with built in benches is done!!! To say we are excited is an understatement. A fire pit was the perfect DIY to create a gathering space in our backyard. And with 5 benches in a hexagon we have lots seating for big groups. While the view was pretty awesome before, the beautiful … Read more